The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-22

answer questions that might occur to any one
bearing upon the subject 1t might be mag
ined that ordinary men would feel some dill
dence at rising in the face OF SO vast an assem-
bly, and propoundng queries. For a moment it
seemed as if this would be the case. and no ques-
handed the speaker a slip Of paper Mr. George
took it into the light and put on his glasses to
read it. Then he laughed. 1t was not cues
ton. but An announcement that spectators were
selling tickets at the DOOR Measures will be
taken to prevent such an occurrence at future
meetings. After a slight pause man rose in
the orchestra and said that he was an advocate
Of the protective tariff, and he wanted to know
il the United Labor party was pledged to the
support Of the free trade doctrine. Mr. George
instantly replied that he did not know that he
was authorized to speak for the United Labor
party. whereupon there was storm of cheers
The Labor party men in the audience evil
IDENTIFY regarding the question trap, and
were much pleased when their champion avoid
ed it so easily. Mr. George went on to say that
he could speak for himself. and vociferous
go ahead" came from all parts of the house
His remarks on his well-known doctrine led to
several other questions the propounders in al.
cases rising in their places and remaining stand
ing until the answer had been put Then the
questions returned nearly to the proper
topic for discussion though some of them were
queer One man. for instance wanted to know
how ''you would do away with the pawn brok
ersp Sometimes half dozen men stood MP at
the same time, in their eagerness to get in their
question. It really seemed if most of the
people came to learn. that they were in earnest
Here some typical questions that were asked
upon this OCCASION:
IF you raise all the revenues of the govern
ment by taxes on land values only. how will the
small farmer find it possible get along7'
What will be the effect of your scheme of
taxation upon mining propertyT
How will your scheme affect the who
owns mis- own house upon plot of valuable
lsndl"
..How will it affect the man who owns plot of
land worth $500, 600 with a fvecent pigsty on
'How would you prevent a monopoly in the
carrying businessF'
Are you ir favor of distribution of prop
ertyl"
.'Are you in favor o: an immediate release Of
taxation from all property, except land, ire
spective Of Improvement
AS Mr.. George gave his ready answers to these
and similar questions the audience gave the
closest attention, here and there shake of tho
heard. or whispered comment, showing that
there were some present yet TO be convinced of
the correctness of the economists theories
During the exchange of ideas young
came upon the stage from the back whose ap-
pearance led to a wild scene of enthusiasm. He
wore cassock, and black crucifx hung from
his neck His hair was clipped close over his
whole head, and his face sternly grave. 1t
was rather Huntington, young clergyman of
the Episcopal Church, who has consecrated his
life to work among the poor. He goes about
continually in the realm of wretchedness the
East Side doing good. He was strong ally of
the Labor party in the municipal Campaign, and
is very popular. He had just come from a
church where he had been conducting a service.
Mr. 6eOrRe stepped DaCk TO meet MIN ana snake
him warmly by the hand. The enthusiasm
doubled. and Father Huntington acknowledged
the applause by grave bow.
At quarter TO 8 Mr.. George was reminded by
the president of the flight of time. and he
abruptly closed his part of the meeting. AS he
went to the door there was a general chorus of
"good byes" He turned suddenly at the door
and came back to whisper something to Mr..
Croasdale, who explained that Mr.. George had
reminded him not to forget to have a collection
taken up. The men with the suggestive baskets
needed no further hint and they set off the
aisles while the choir sang one of their hymns
printed on the programme The collections and
box receipts have been thus far generous, and
the expenses of the Academy have not only been
paid out, but considerable has been left over to
pay for the printing and distribution of tracts.
which is one Of the avowed methods of the
eociety's work. Another violin solo followed
the collection, and Father HUNTINGTON Joined in
the applause that led to the recall of the artist
Then he spoke. His address was about half an
hour long. And although he is not
the polished methodical speaker that Mr.
George is, he held the attention of the audience
undivided and kept the people in constant exer-
else to applaud him. His grave, earnest de-
meanor was maintained throughout. When he
had finished the president made some announce
ments concerning the future meetings of the
ciety, and then requested the audience to join in
the singing of the last hymn quite a parson
might have done in church. There were six
sta mas and the audiences stood up and surg